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What Is Account Takeover Fraud (ATO)? Detection & Prevention

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In this guide, we’ll see why accounts are targeted, how fraudsters acquire them, and, of course, which steps you should take to secure them. This is your complete guide to understanding and detecting account takeover (ATO) fraud in your business. What Is Account Takeover Fraud?

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Could DoorDash Data Breach Stoke Mobile Ordering Fears?

PYMNTS

Another day, another data breach – at least it seems that way sometimes. In the latest Mobile Order-Ahead Tracker , PYMNTS explores the latest developments in the world of digital ordering, including the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), especially for QSRs protecting themselves against fraud.

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New Report: Why FIs Are Taking A Behind-The-Scenes Approach To Fighting Fraud

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Banks have been facing a concerning rise in account takeover (ATO) attacks targeting their customers, with financial institutions (FIs) losses due to such schemes rising 72 percent from 2018 to 2019. The July FI Fraud Decisioning Playbook examines how FIs are working to better detect and defend against ATOs.

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Fraud Risk by Industry in Payments

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Rank Industry Fraud Rate Most Common Fraud Type 1 Travel and Hospitality 3.2% Financial Services The financial services industry faces a high risk of fraud due to the nature of its operations and the sensitive information it handles. of all reported fraud cases. billion in losses.

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Sift Science Eyes Global Fraud Prevention With $53M In Funding

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Fraud detection startup Sift Science has raised $53 million in a series D round, bringing its total amount raised to $107 million. Founded in 2011, Sift Science plans to use this latest round of funding to grow its fraud detection and prevention product globally.

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Shopify's machine-learning tactics take aim at false declines

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Widespread data breaches have sparked a rise in account-takeover fraud using stolen consumer credentials, prompting merchants to crack down on suspicious purchases. But too many legitimate customers are getting caught in the process.

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Luxury Retail, Luxury Fraud: How Neiman Marcus Is Battling Fraudsters

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Stopping fraudsters can feel a bit like playing Whac-A-Mole for luxury retailers who want to protect customers and data, and no one wants to be the next retailer to experience a data breach or high-volume fraud attack. With our current fraud detection system, we are utilizing device fingerprinting,” Ciborowski said.